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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 594
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 212.72 Crore
More than 18 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 212.72 Crore  today. More than 18 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10414130
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2nd Dose
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10106851
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Precaution Dose
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6768410
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18434692
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2nd Dose
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17699350
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Precaution Dose
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13175491
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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40380225
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2nd Dose
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30318308
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61700122
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2nd Dose
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52390308
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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560630473
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2nd Dose
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513259500
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Precaution Dose
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64321289
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203911671
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2nd Dose
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196353501
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Precaution Dose
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35840805
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127587164
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2nd Dose
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122733150
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Precaution Dose
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41213361
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1023058477
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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942860968
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Precaution Dose
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161319356
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Total
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2127238801
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 01st September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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28
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2nd Dose
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215
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Precaution Dose
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7709
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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72
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2nd Dose
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451
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Precaution Dose
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16980
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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35595
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2nd Dose
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77416
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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13064
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2nd Dose
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39960
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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23995
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2nd Dose
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103138
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Precaution Dose
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920714
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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3971
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2nd Dose
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21882
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Precaution Dose
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397895
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4563
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2nd Dose
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14663
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Precaution Dose
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191950
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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81288
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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257725
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Precaution Dose
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1535248
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Total
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1874261
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the people of Rajasthan on its Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people of Rajasthan on the occasion of Rajasthan Diwas.
“गौरवमयी इतिहास और शानदार संस्कृति से भरपूर वीरों की भूमि राजस्थान के स्थापना दिवस पर प्रदेश के लोगों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Industry Meet during One Week One Lab Programme at CSIR-CGCRI
As a part of the 'One Week One Lab'  programme, an Industry Meet was organized at CSIR- Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute , Kolkata on 22.08.2023. Around 20 industries from various sectors joined the programme in person while around 13 joined online. Dr Debashis Bhattacherjee, Vice President, Technology and R&D of Tata Steel was the Chief Guest during the interaction. The meet was also followed by visit to selected laboratories and interaction with relevant scientists to explore R&D collaboration.
Legend : Audience for industry interaction; demonstration of ceramic membrane water technology set-up; Director CSIR-CGCRI felicitating the chief guest and Dr Debashis Bhattacharjee, delivering the address
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
121.06 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Recovery Rate currently at 98.34%; Highest since March 2020
10,967 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,39,88,797
8,318 new cases in the last 24 hours
India's Active caseload stands at 1,07,019; lowest in 541 days
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.31%; Lowest since March 2020
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 54 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 13 days
63.82 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
Government of India along with the States/UTs is taking several steps for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
The focus of the administration continues to be on prevention and containment measures so as to limit the spread of infection. Following of required hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and effective sanitation of frequently touched surfaces are critical to avoid getting the infection. There is a need to ensure COVID appropriate behaviour to tide over this crisis. This also includes regular use of the masks/face covers and working towards protecting the elderly and vulnerable. Maintenance of physical distancing in public is the social vaccine the world currently has against the novel Coronavirus.
India has rapidly increased its testing capacity and is on track to meet the emerging requirements. India is now testing an approximate 1.1 lakh samples per day. Capacity has been increased by augmenting number of labs, shifts, RT-PCR machines and manpower. As of today, India has 612 total labs, 430 run by ICMR and 182 in the private sector to test the population for COVID-19 infection. Guidelines have been issued to States/UTs advising immediate testing for symptomatic and home quarantine for asymptomatic migrant workers. Most States/UTs have been working with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program  to deploy TrueNAT machines for COVID-19 testing. Indigenous manufacturers of RT-PCR-kits, VTM, swabs & RNA extraction kits have been identified and their production facilitated in the last few months.
Recovery rate in the country continues to improve and presently it is 41.61%. A total of 60,490 patients have so far recovered from COVID-19. The case fatality rate in the country is also showing a downward trend from 3.30%  to around 2.87% at present which is amongst the lowest in the world. The global average for case fatality is presently around 6.45%.
An analysis of case mortality per lakh population indicates that India has about 0.3 deaths per lakh population which is amongst the lowest in the world against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per lakh population for the world. The relatively low death figures, both in terms of mortality per lakh population and case fatality rate, represent timely case identification and clinical management of the cases.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Defence
India to host Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave on the sidelines of Aero India 2021
India will host Indian Ocean Region  Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 04, 2021 on the margins of Aero India 2021 - Asia’s largest Aero show to be held at Bengaluru from February 3-5, 2021. The broad theme of the conclave will be ‘Enhanced Peace, Security and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean’. The event will commence with welcome address by Defence Secretary and addresses by Defence Ministers of different IOR Countries. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will deliver a keynote address at the Conclave
Till January 30, 2021, there is total confirmed physical participation from 18 countries including Defence Ministers of four countries , six Ambassadors/High Commissioners representing their countries , Defence Secretary of Sudan and Service Chief of 10 countries. Also, six countries are either participating virtually or sending their recorded messages.
The conclave is an initiative to promote dialogue in an institutional, economic and cooperative environment that can foster the development of peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region. The conclave would address aspects related to Defence Industry co-operation amongst participating countries, sharing of resources available in Indian defence shipyards for design & shipbuilding, Indian Ports with friendly countries, Information-sharing towards increased maritime domain awareness, maritime surveillance and co-operation, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief , Marine Pollution Response activities, Development of technologies and capabilities for harnessing marine resources, etc.
The Defence Ministers’ Conclave will be followed by two seminars. The first seminar will be conducted by Indian Navy and Naval Maritime Foundation on February 04, 2021 and the second seminar will be organised by Indian Coast Guard/Bharat Shakti/Invest India/Indian Defence Shipyards and Industry on February 05, 2021.
The conclave and the two follow up seminars will be instrumental in realising IOR into a region of ‘Peace, Progress and Prosperity’ and enhancing the co-operation and coordination among countries of the region for sustainable development and mutual coexistence.
India is geographically central to the Indian Ocean and has a vast coastline of 7,500 kms. India’s vision for Security and Growth for All , as articulated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, cannot be realised without close cooperation and engagements amongst countries in the Indian Ocean Region . Navigating through the pandemic year of 2020, India is taking the lead in organizing an international platform for the world Aerospace and Defence  leaders to exchange ideas and forge partnerships towards synergizing the efforts in the A&D sector.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI to construct 111.125 LMT modern steel silos at 249 locations in 12 states
In first phase under Hub & Spoke model , FCI to construct Silos of 34.875 LMT Capacity
Food Corporation of India  has planned to construct 111.125 Lakh Metric Tonnes  modern steel silos at 249 locations spread across 12 states under Hub & Spoke model under Public Private Partnership with total investment of approx. 9236 crores. These silos would be constructed in three phases over next 3-4 years.
In the first phase of Hub & Spoke model, silos of 34.875 LMT capacity at 80 locations would be constructed by FCI. Out of this, 10.125 LMT at 14 locations would be under DBFOT mode and 24.75 LMT at 66 locations under DBFOO mode. Tender under DBFOO mode is due to be opened on 31.10.2022 whereas tender for DBFOT mode already been has opened on 10.08.2022 & one project was awarded to a developer and for other projects, process is underway. These modern Silos with bulk handling facilities is a scientific way of storage of foodgrains and ensures better preservation of foodgrains.
In the already awarded and ongoing Silo Projects, a capacity of 17.75 LMT at 31 locations  has been completed / put to use and 15.50 LMT at 31 locations are under various stages implementation.
The proposed model of development is DBFOT  and DBFOO  wherein the private entities shall be responsible for construction and operation of these modern Silos for a pre-defined period. Through this Public Private Partnership  mode of DBFOT, the land is to be provided by FCI while under the DBFOO mode, the land is to be acquired by the private entities.
These Silos at 80 locations shall be spread across 9 states and 1 UT i.e. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir and expected to be built with an investment of more than Rs. 2,800 crores. These projects are conceived in consultation with state governments, Niti Aayog, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Steel.
These modern Silos near farms would act as purchase centers  and expected to reduce distance for farmers and further reduce operational difficulties and complexities. Mechanized operations make silos operational round the clock and also reduce turn-around time for intake and off take of agri-produce and would improve overall efficiency. Further, these modern steel silos require approximately 1/3rd land as compared to conventional storage warehouses.
Ministry of Finance
Transition plan to the new GST Return
The GST Council in its 31st meeting decided that a new GST return system will be introduced to facilitate taxpayers. In order to ease transition to the new return system, a transition plan has been worked out. The details of the indicative transition plan are as follows: -
- In May, 2019 a prototype of the offline tool has already been shared on the common portal to give the look and feel of the tool to the users. The look and feel of the offline tool would be same as that of the online portal. Taxpayers may be aware that there are three main components to the new return – one main return  and two annexures .
- From July, 2019, users would be able to upload invoices using the FORM GST ANX-1 offline tool on trial basis for familiarisation. Further, users would also be able to view and download, the inward supply of invoices using the FORM GST ANX-2 offline tool under the trial program. The summary of inward supply invoices would also be available for view on the common portal online. They would also be able to import their purchase register in the Offline Tool and match it with the downloaded inward supply invoices to find mismatches from August 2019.
- Between July to September, 2019 , the new return system  would be available for trial for taxpayers to make themselves familiar. This trial would have no impact at the back end on the tax liability or input tax credit of the taxpayer. In this period, taxpayers shall continue to fulfil their compliances by filing FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-3B i.e. taxpayers would continue to file their outward supply details in FORM GSTR-1 on monthly / quarterly basis and return in FORM GSTR-3B on monthly basis. Non-filing of these returns shall attract penal provisions under the GST Act.
- From October, 2019 onwards, FORM GST ANX-1 shall be made compulsory and FORM GSTR-1 would be replaced by FORM GST ANX-1. The large taxpayers  would upload their monthly FORM GST ANX-1 from October, 2019 onwards. However, the first compulsory quarterly FORM GST ANX-1 to be uploaded by small taxpayers  would be due only in January, 2020 for the quarter October to December, 2019. It may be noted that invoices etc. can be uploaded in FORM GST ANX-1 on a continuous basis both by large and small taxpayers from October, 2019 onwards. FORM GST ANX-2 may be viewed simultaneously during this period but no action shall be allowed on such FORM GST ANX-2.
- For October and November, 2019, large taxpayers would continue to file FORM GSTR-3B on monthly basis. They would file their first FORM GST RET-01 for the month of December, 2019 by 20th January, 2020.
- The small taxpayers would stop filing FORM GSTR-3B and would start filing FORM GST PMT-08 from October, 2019 onwards. They would file their first FORM GST-RET-01 for the quarter October, 2019 to December, 2019 from 20th January, 2020.
- From January, 2020 onwards, all taxpayers shall be filing FORM GST RET-01 and FORM GSTR-3B shall be completely phased out.
Separate instructions shall be issued for filing and processing of refund applications between October to December, 2019.
Ministry of Defence
Major boost to ‘Make in India’: MoD signs contract with BEML for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks
With an aim to boost ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government, with the approval of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence , has today signed a Contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited  for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough  for Tank T-90 S/SK at an approximate cost of Rs 557 crore. The contract has Buy and Make  categorisation with a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content in make portion of the contract.
These mine ploughs will be fitted on T-90 Tanks of Indian Armoured Corps which will facilitate individual mobility to Tanks while negotiating mine field. Mobility of Tank Fleet will enhance manifold, which in turn would extend the reach of Armoured Formation deep into enemy territory without becoming mine causality.
With the induction of these 1,512 mine ploughs, planned to be completed by 2027, the combat capability of the Army will be further enhanced.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Morocco on Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Morocco on cooperation in the area of Cyber Security. The MoU was signed on 25th September 2018.
The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation for exchange of knowledge and experience in detection, resolution and prevention of security-related incidents between India and Morocco. Implementation of the MoU will result in significant mutual benefits in the Cyber Security sector, through institutional and capacity building with Morocco in the field of Cyber Security.
Ministry of Communications
C-DOT organizes annual Intellectual Property  awards ceremony to felicitate its IP achievers in various areas of Telecom
C-DOT continues to lay great emphasis on fostering innovation and creativity amongst young researchers and engineers
Awards 43 inventors during the function
Centre for Development of Telematics , the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India organized the annual Intellectual Property  awards ceremony to felicitate its IP achievers in various areas of Telecom. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Nizamul Haq, Member , Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India as the Chief Guest.
Intellectual Property  awards are conferred annually in C-DOT that are aimed at recognizing and rewarding the inventors and contributors. This year witnessed the IP contributions in diverse areas spanning Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, Broadcasting, Network Management, Security and Disaster Management. Researchers were honoured for their contribution towards Patents , Trademarks, Copyrights, Design Registrations and publication of papers in various conferences and journals. A total of 43 inventors were awarded for their commendable achievements. Awards were distributed for achievements in the area of patents, copyrights, and design and research papers.
Shri Nizamul Haq, Member , Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India while delivering the keynote address, underscored the key role of Intellectual Property rights in wider adoption of indigenous technological innovations across the world. He lauded C-DOT’s initiatives towards nurturing talent and innovation with a well-curated IPR policy. He encouraged researchers to innovate for realizing the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and make “Azadi Ka Amrit mahotsav” a tremendous success. He further stressed that CDOT management should encourage our young engineers to participate in TSDSI , international standards bodies, ITU study groups etc and contribute in standards making
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, Executive Director, C-DOT congratulated and extended his greetings to IP Achievers and C-DOT engineers. He remarked that C-DOT is committed to supporting the growth of indigenous innovation ecosystem to spur the design, development and deployment of standardized, secure and cost-effective technological solutions. The members of C-DOT Project Board, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, Ms. Shikha Srivastava and Shri Daniel Jebaraj also attended the event and congratulated the IP achievers.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Transport Ministry issues notification for clearly enunciating assignment of colour of alpha numerals and background of registration plates of vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified SO 2339 dated 14th July, 2020 to rectify the anomalies in the chapter on ‘The assignment of registration mark on vehicles for various States and Union Territories at a glimpse’
through tabulation of items so that it clearly enunciates the colour of the alpha numerals and the back ground of registration plate of different class and category of vehicles. This notification has been issued only for enabling clarity, and nothing new has been prescribed for the plates,.
Earlier, the Ministry had prescribed different registration mark on vehicles for various states and union territories under sub-section  of section 41 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988  vide S.O.444, dated the 12th June, 1989. Later, the Ministry vide SO 827  dated 11th November, 1992 amended the S.O.444, dated the 12th June, 1989 to prescribe the colour of the alpha numerals and the back ground registration plate for different class and category of vehicles. Further, the Ministry vide GSR 901  dated 13/12/2001 prescribed the colour of the registration plate for transport and non transport class of vehicles.
It came to the notice of the Ministry that the amendment in the chapter, ‘The assignment of registration mark on vehicles for various States and Union Territories at a glimpse’ inserted vide S.O. 444, dated the 12 th June, 1989 was left out. Due to which certain ambiguities were noticed. Hence, this notification has been issued for enabling clarity.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President asks officials to expedite steps to take possession of land allotted to Rajya Sabha in 2003
The Hon’ble Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today expressed his concern over the delay in handing over possession of 8,700 square metres of land allotted to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat way back in 2003 at R K Puram in New Delhi.
At a meeting held to review the status of the issue with senior officials of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, Land and Development Office and legal counsel, the Chairman directed the officials concerned to initiate appropriate and urgent action to get the land cleared of encroachments.
While a total land of 8,700 sq.m was allotted to Rajya Sabha Secretariat, around 4384.25 sq m of it was occupied by different organisations, including three NGOs. In addition, unauthorized Jhuggies have come up on this land over an extent of 1193.54 sq m.
The Hon’ble Chairman noted that there have been inordinate delays and urged that necessary steps should be taken to resolve all outstanding issues including the pending cases in the High Court.
He also noted that Rs. 1.25 crores has been incurred by Rajya Sabha towards the cost of the land and relocation of Jhuggies  way back in 2003 itself.
He pointed out that the Rajya Sabha TV used to pay an annual rent of Rs.30 crore earlier and it was now reduced to Rs.15 crore after he took up the issue with New Delhi Municipal Council. He observed that even Rs. 15 crore was a heavy and avoidable financial burden.
The Chairman was keen that once the land is handed over, the construction of Rajya Sabha TV and residential quarters for staff of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, which is long awaited, could be taken up immediately so that there is substantial savings to the public exchequer.
At the review meeting, the Chairman asked the Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs to undertake a comprehensive review and coordinate efforts for expeditious resolution of all issues. He also directed Rajya Sabha Secretariat to take necessary steps to resolve legal impediments.